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Typically, Lebanon drops one large bologna on New Year's Eve. But this year, to celebrate 20 years of the tradition, the borough will drop 20 smaller ones.(Photo: Michael K. Dakota, Lebanon Daily)Buy Photo

You don't have to travel to Times Square to see something drop from the sky on New Year's Eve.

Sure, the ball drop is cool. But in central Pennsylvania, you can count down to midnight as a rose, a strawberry and even a pickle are ceremoniously lowered into the crowd.

According to the state Tourism Office, Pennsylvania has more unique New Year's Eve drop celebrations than any other state.

YORK COUNTY

York – White Rose Drop

The White Rose City is continuing its tradition of dropping a white rose at the stroke of midnight in Continental Square. A fireworks display will follow.

Can’t stay awake for the main event? York will also host a children’s countdown and balloon drop from 6-8 p.m. at Central Market, 34 W. Philadelphia St. Kids can enjoy complimentary hats and noisemakers, a dance party, photo backdrops, glitter tattoos and face painting. Select market vendors will also be open with food and drinks for sale.

If you’re out and about, make sure to use the hashtag #NYEyork.

Dillsburg – Pickle Drop

New Year’s Eve is all about pickles in Dillsburg – pickle soup, fried pickles, pickle t-shirts, pickle souvenirs, and of course, a pickle drop.

The borough will host two pickle drops this year – one for the youngsters at 7 p.m. and another at midnight.

The early celebration, held at Dillsburg Elementary School, includes magical family entertainment, children’s games, face painting, temporary tattoos, a blood drive, canned food drive and more starting at 4:30 p.m. Bingo will follow the Lil’ Dill’s drop at 8 p.m.

Then, head to the Dillsburg Square for a dance party and food vendors at 7:30 p.m., live ice sculpting at 8 p.m. and the Mr. Pickle drop and fireworks at midnight. Cash prize drawings will be announced at 11:45 p.m.

Hanover – Pac-Man Drop

Timeline Arcade in Hanover is ringing in the New Year with a Pac-Man drop – a tribute to the 1980s arcade game.

Leading up to midnight, local gamers can enjoy pizza, drinks and live music, starting at 6 p.m. The $25 admission also includes unlimited play on the arcade’s classic games.

3PM, a pop punk band from Baltimore, will kick off the show around 7 p.m. The event is BYOB.

A countdown and Pac-Man drop is scheduled just before midnight outside the arcade, followed by a small fireworks display.

Hallam – Shoe Raise

Hallam is starting a new tradition this year – the raising of the shoe.

Modeled after the nearby Haines Shoe House – a tourist attraction and ice cream shop along Route 30 – the 8-foot, 125-pound shoe will be raised at midnight at the corner of Friendship and Forry avenues.

Other celebratory festivities are scheduled at three different venues in the borough from 7 p.m. to midnight.

The Hellam Fire Company will offer bounce houses, raffles, dancing and an Elvis impersonator; Trinity United Church of Christ will host bingo and music from the Faithful Four Gospel Quartet; and families can find caricatures, face painting, crafts and a silent auction at Faith United Methodist Church. Food vendors will also be set up outside.

Bring items for Bell Socialization Family Shelter, and you’ll receive a free raffle ticket for a gift card giveaway.

Red Lion – Cigar Raise

Fun fact: Red Lion was once famous for its many brands of cigars. So, it only makes sense for the borough to honor its history by raising a cigar on New Year’s Eve.

The celebration includes live music, food and a model train display at several locations throughout the borough, starting at 7 p.m. And a free shuttle bus will take you around so you can see it all. Free parking is available at Red Lion Area Senior High School.

Then celebrate 2017 with a countdown, cigar raise and fireworks display in the square.

HARRISBURG-HERSHEY

Hershey – Hershey’s Kiss Raise

There’s only one way to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Hershey – with chocolate.

The sweetest place on Earth will ring in the New Year with the raising of a Hersey’s Kiss at midnight, followed by a fireworks display in the square.

Prior to midnight, Hershey will offer outdoor games and a free concert headlined by Tennessee singer-songwriter Jacob Whitesides. Central Pa. cover band will open the show at 9 p.m.

Harrisburg – Strawberry Drop

Countdown to midnight as a giant, lit strawberry descends from the top of the downtown Hilton Harrisburg, just a short walk away from Strawberry Square.

Harrisburg’s celebration – from 9 p.m. to midnight – also includes a DJ and fireworks at 10 N. Second St.

Mechanicsburg – Wrench Drop

To honor the mechanics who founded Mechanicsburg, the borough will drop a 10-and-a-half-foot wrench just before midnight in front of the Washington Fire Company at 53 E. Main St.

The event begins with a children’s program with music, crafts, games, a photo booth and snacks from 4-8 p.m. at the First Church of God Learning and Play Center.

Then, the party starts at 9 p.m. with games, music by DJ Bob Arbogast, food and a silent auction at the fire station.

LANCASTER-LEBANON

Lancaster – Red Rose Drop

Ring in 2017 with a free concert at Binns Park. Andy Mowatt’s Steely Jam will take the mic at 10 p.m. in the 100 block of North Queen Street.

Then, count down to midnight as the Red Rose City lowers a red rose. A fireworks display will follow.

Lebanon – Balogna Drop

An edible Pennsylvania Dutch treat falls from the sky in Lebanon every New Year’s Eve. But instead of dropping one large bologna, this year, Lebanon will drop 20 smaller ones to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Bologna Drop tradition.

DJ Rich will kick off the free celebration by playing New Year’s Eve’s No. 1 songs from the past 20 years at 10 p.m. in the parking lot at Ninth and Cumberland streets. Games, children’s activities and food trucks will also be available until midnight.